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Starting to Write
Toby Litt
A free, beginner-friendly course designed for aspiring writers to learn the basics of writing short stories through 10 online lessons with no need for books or stationery.
Website: https://tobylitt.wordpress.com/
Categories: Short Story and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 10 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write Your Memoir
The Memoir Network
A free online course consisting of five lessons designed to help writers start or refine their memoir. It covers techniques for memory recall, pre-writing tasks, using personal materials for depth, and strategies to overcome writer's block.
Website: https://thememoirnetwork.com/free-memoir-writing-course/
Categories: Memoir, Nonfiction, Adult, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 5 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
SEO Writing Masterclass
Surfer
The course includes 19 lessons on search intent, NLP, keyword research, and competitor analysis. It leverages AI-backed tools for content optimization and provides strategies for efficient writing and post-publishing review.
Website: https://surferseo.com/academy/
Categories: Blog, Content, Free, Copywriting, and Freelance
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 8 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing in the Sciences
Stanford
The course includes 8 modules covering effective writing principles, writing formats, peer review processes, and writing for broader audiences. It aims to help scientists improve writing skills through practical examples and exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/
Categories: Essay, Technical, Scientific, Medical, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 30 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Speculative Writing Night
Willoughby City Library
In this course, speculative fiction writers will participate in monthly self-directed writing sessions that offer networking opportunities, craft discussions, and publication tips, welcoming writers of all levels.
Website: https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/
Categories: Free and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
Free
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (3 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Build a Blog in 7 Days
Ryan Robinson
A free course designed to help you set up a blog quickly, attract readers, and monetize your content. It includes six lessons covering blog mechanics, niche selection, content strategy, traffic generation, monetization methods, and a 90-day growth plan.
Website: https://ryrob.teachable.com/
Categories: Blog, Content, Free, and Freelance
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
What Is Poetry?
OpenLearn
This free course covers techniques behind traditional forms and free verse poetry, encouraging learners to use personal experiences to inspire their writing.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/
Categories: Poetry and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Essay and Report Writing Skills
OpenLearn
This course teaches how to interpret questions, plan, structure, and write assignments or reports effectively, enhancing academic writing skills.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Categories: Essay and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 15 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Sports Marketing
Northwestern University
The course covers sports-specific marketing strategies, crisis management, event marketing, sponsorship development, and social media engagement. It is designed to enhance understanding of sports marketing dynamics.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Sports and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
2 weeks, 6 modules, 10 hours total
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write Your First Novel
Michigan State University
The course guides students through writing a full-length novel (50,000 words), offering a structured approach with 26 modules, including peer reviews and assignments.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Fiction and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 months, 10 hours per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television
Michigan State University
This course teaches you how to write a complete feature-length screenplay. It emphasizes active learning through peer feedback and creative writing exercises, guiding you in developing a polished and pitch-ready script by the end.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Screenplay and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2.5 months, approximately 10 hours per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing Workshop
Minneapolis Writers' Workshop
The Writing Workshop offers a supportive environment for writers of all levels to receive constructive feedback on their work. It includes weekly meetings, open read nights for sharing unpublished work, and opportunities for networking and skill development.
Website: https://minneapoliswritersworkshop.org/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, Free, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Based in Minneapolis
Level: Any
Length:
Weekly meetings (2 hours each)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
